Ok so this probably has been addressed before but I am going to throw it out there again.
Here is the question:
What is the net effect of skier height and weight given exact skier ability on the effectiveness of ski width. Let's assume both skiers are expert just a notch below ski movie types.
Skier 1: 165 lbs 5'10"
Skier 2: 235 lbs 6'4"
Let's go for the idea that you can have exactly the same ski that could be shorter or longer as well as narrower or fatter. As you adjusted the length the flex would stay the same as before.
I know that I am opening a can of worms with this but I am trying to figure out what is the equal fatness for both skiers. If #1 wants a 184cm/94mm under foot should I assume that it is reasonable that skier 2 want a 195cm/106mm? What produces the same effect for both skiers? It is more of a math/physics question I quess. What effect does the difference in joint location on the taller person have on the amount of leverage to work a wider pair of skis. Should an athletic 8ft tall person be able to ski 230cm/130mm on groomers. For that person having 94mm under foot would be a joke. Their big ass feet would hang off the sides for one thing. But you probably get my point. I'm not looking for "feel" or "preference" I am looking for emperical data answer. Get your sliderule out.
Ok so I am skier 2 minus the ski movie part. I always thought that there were skis for big people for some reason. The Volkl G4 was my idea of that ski when it came out. Either you needed it because you were a bad ass skier or you could ski well and were a big guy.
Any thoughs would be appreciated. Thanks
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